ACADEMICS
2021 PE/VC Symposium
Private Equity & Venture Capital Club
Club Co-Chair | 2022 - Present
Leading the design and execution of Yale’s 22nd annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Symposium on February 17th, 2023
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The Symposium is historically the largest gathering of senior alternative investment professionals on Yale's campus.
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We aim to engage a diverse set of experienced investors in discussion on current themes in private markets for an audience of primary students
Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC)
Yale VCIC Event 1st Place Winner | 2022 - 2023
The VCIC began in 1998 as an opportunity for MBA students across the globe to compete in the application of key Venture Capital principals. Today, over 1,500 students, 150 VC's, and 100 entrepreneurs participate each year.
In this competition, the students are the investors, real entrepreneurs pitch their ventures to the students, and the students pitch to a panel of judges which startup they will invest in and why
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With a team of four - our team placed 1st among ten total participating teams, across all colleges at Yale University
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Selected as the sole team to represent Yale in the Northeast Regionals event at Dartmouth Tuck on February 11th, 2023. Competing against the top teams at Harvard, Cornell, Northwestern, Fordham, Rochester, and CUNY Baruch
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Our VCIC team competing at the Yale Event & celebrating with the judges post event
Business Students for Racial Equity
Advocacy & Communications Chair | 2021 - Present
The Business Students for Racial Equity (BSRE) is committed to advancing racial equity at Yale SOM, in the greater New Haven community, and in our future workplaces. Through education, community engagement, and advocacy, we are a collaborative space for racial equity work.
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Owned the relationship between the Yale population and the New Haven Rising organization - A community organization of residents committed to winning economic, racial, and social justice through collective action in New Haven
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Collaborated with Yale's Office of Diversity & Inclusion to design an inaugural Transparency Report - exposing the inequities observed at the School of Management and outlined plans to address these inequities
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Arts Council of Greater New Haven - Spread awareness of New Haven specific anti-racism resources focusing on the arts and creatitivity and how they can be used as powerful tools for racial justice and liberation.
Several Events Hosted by the BSRE since Joining
Recipient of The Linnie and Michael Katz '76 Fund Award
Award Recipient | Summer 2022
Established in 2013 by Linnie and Michael Katz, Yale College Class of 1976, this award supports travel and research opportunities for Yale School of Management students seeking work experiences at non-governmental philanthropic organizations focusing on welfare, humanitarian, or economic issues in developing countries. Projects must be carried out internationally
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Award financial support to pursue work with Pyramidia Ventures - a purpose-led venture builder of climate positive agrifood startups, based out of Nairobi, Kenya, and serving the African consumer
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Internship Spotlight for more details
Liam discussing ways to fix the currently broken value chain around harvesting, processing, and distributing the 'omena' protein with local fisherman
Portfolio Manager at Yale's Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking
Portfolio Manager | 2021 - 2022
Selected as one of twelve graduate students (across all graduate schools at Yale) to manage and counsel 3 early-stage ventures at Yale’s innovative center. The early-stage ventures include:
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Plant-based chicken CPG company
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Women's fertility consulting services
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A mobile app designed to match you with individuals for one-off friendly activities (i.e. hiking, movies, pick-up basketball)
Division II Varsity Swim Team
Sprint Freestyle & Butterfly Races | 2013 - 2017
Competed in Sprint Freestyle events, training 25 hours/week
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Awarded Swim Team Scholar Athlete for holding the highest team GPA in 2016 - 2017
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School record holder: 50 freestyle (2015); 200 freestyle relay (2015 - 2018)
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2017 Conference Champions: Northeast 10 Men's Swimming & Diving
University Autònoma of Barcelona International Studies
Study Abroad Program | Fall 2016
Study abroad program with a leading university that provides quality teaching in a wide variety of courses that meet the needs of society
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Coursework included: Spanish Language; Catalonia History; Sports Economics; and Catalonia Literature
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Art Therapy Volunteer: Social Impact team that coordinates activities for residents diagnosed with cerebral palsy
Awards and Extracurriculars
Connecting with classmates through clubs & organizations connected my personal and professional interests while at Bentley
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Summa Cum Laude: Graduated with highest honors (GPA: 3.83/4.00)
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Bentley Honor Society: Invited for graduating with a GPA in the top 5% of our graduating class
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Bentley Honors Program Thesis: "Demographic Factors that Impact Income Inequality"
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President's Academic Scholarship: Awarded 50% tuition reimbursement based on excellent academic achievement as evidenced by high. school curriculum level, grades, standardized tests, and more
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Office of Academic Services (OAS) Tutor: Worked in a team setting and one-on-one with students who required additional assistance in accounting and calculus
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National Honor Societies: Enrolled in premier National Honor Societies for Business Excellence (Beta Gamma Sigma) and International Economics (Omicron Delta Epsilon) to participate in prestigious academic networks
